Major Road Closure: South Street Construction Project to Last Nearly Two Years

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM

A significant portion of South Street will be completely shut down for construction work beginning immediately. The lengthy closure between Wesley Street and South Main Street is scheduled to remain in effect until late March 2026.

Motorists will need to find alternate routes as a major section of South Street has been closed to all traffic for an extensive construction project.

The Delaware Department of Transportation has shut down South Street between Wesley Street and South Main Street for construction work that is expected to continue for nearly two years.

According to DelDOT officials, the road closure will remain in place until March 29th, 2026 at 11:45 PM.

Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time while navigating around the construction zone during this extended closure period.

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